Selling a Business in Washington County
Washington County has 16,355 employer businesses, and 85% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows the local mix of industries and how a sale is handled here. The largest industries here are health care and social assistance and professional and technical services.
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LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Washington County by the numbers
16,355
16,355
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
85%
85%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
46,094
46,094
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
307,351
307,351
EMPLOYMENT
$26.9 billion
$26.9 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
6,814
6,814
BUSINESSES WITH 5 TO 49 EMPLOYEES
U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023 and Nonemployer Statistics 2024. Counts are employer establishments, meaning business locations with paid employees.
How Washington County compares
Washington County ranks 2nd of 36 Oregon counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 3.4% between 2018 and 2023.
Administrative and support services makes up 7% of employer businesses in Washington County, compared with 5% in Oregon.
6,814 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Washington County ranks 2nd of 36 Oregon counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 3.4% between 2018 and 2023.
Administrative and support services makes up 7% of employer businesses in Washington County, compared with 5% in Oregon.
6,814 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 2,325 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 2,034 employer businesses
Construction: 1,826 employer businesses
Retail: 1,588 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,409 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 2,325 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 2,034 employer businesses
Construction: 1,826 employer businesses
Retail: 1,588 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,409 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Washington County
Health care and social assistance, professional and technical services, construction, retail
Every kind of business we sell in Washington County
These are the industries in Washington County and the number of employer businesses in each. Counts are employer businesses in the closest Census industry codes. Industries without a clean Census match are listed without a count, and a few industries share one Census category, so their counts match. A sale multiple is the price a business typically sells for as a multiple of its earnings. SDE means seller's discretionary earnings, which is the owner's pay plus the profit of the business. EBITDA means earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Construction & Engineering
2,129 related employer businesses in Washington County.
General Contracting: 689 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 459 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 276 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 163 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Plumbing: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Carpentry & Framing: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Masonry: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
1,275 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 395 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 362 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 249 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
1,272 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 475 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 458 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 207 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,113 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Dental Practices: 345 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Primary & Family Care: 271 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 159 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
655 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 184 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Home Services
601 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Residential Cleaning: 289 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 289 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 266 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
582 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Metal Fabrication: 137 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Printing & Plastics: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Automotive & Boat
392 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Auto Repair: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Beauty & Personal Care
332 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Hair Salons: 140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Education & Childcare
331 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Daycare Centers: 304 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Technology & Media
329 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Software Companies (SaaS): 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
324 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 154 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Senior Care & Living
307 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Assisted Living Facilities: 205 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Non-Medical Home Care: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Senior Living Communities: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Logistics & Transportation
299 related employer businesses in Washington County.
General Freight Trucking: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
176 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Gas Stations: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
156 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
153 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Bars & Pubs: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
112 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Home Infusion: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Pet Services
100 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
97 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Hotels: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
48 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Land & Agriculture
3 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Agricultural Labor Contracting: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.4x - 6.09x EBITDA.
These are the industries in Washington County and the number of employer businesses in each. Counts are employer businesses in the closest Census industry codes. Industries without a clean Census match are listed without a count, and a few industries share one Census category, so their counts match. A sale multiple is the price a business typically sells for as a multiple of its earnings. SDE means seller's discretionary earnings, which is the owner's pay plus the profit of the business. EBITDA means earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Construction & Engineering
2,129 related employer businesses in Washington County.
General Contracting: 689 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 459 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 276 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 163 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Plumbing: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 147 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 97 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Roofing & Siding: 93 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Carpentry & Framing: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Masonry: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Financial & Professional Services
1,275 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 395 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 362 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 249 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 189 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
1,272 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 475 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 458 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 207 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,113 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Dental Practices: 345 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Primary & Family Care: 271 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 159 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
655 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 184 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 96 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Home Services
601 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Residential Cleaning: 289 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 289 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 266 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Manufacturing
582 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Metal Fabrication: 137 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 98 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Printing & Plastics: 81 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Automotive & Boat
392 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Auto Repair: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Beauty & Personal Care
332 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Hair Salons: 140 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 100 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 86 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Barber Shops: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Education & Childcare
331 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Daycare Centers: 304 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Technology & Media
329 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Software Companies (SaaS): 95 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
324 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 154 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Senior Care & Living
307 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Assisted Living Facilities: 205 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Non-Medical Home Care: 85 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Senior Living Communities: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Logistics & Transportation
299 related employer businesses in Washington County.
General Freight Trucking: 158 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
176 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Gas Stations: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
156 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Entertainment & Recreation
153 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Bars & Pubs: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
112 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Home Infusion: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Pet Services
100 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 60 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
97 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Hotels: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
48 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Waste Management & Recycling: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Land & Agriculture
3 related employer businesses in Washington County.
Agricultural Labor Contracting: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.4x - 6.09x EBITDA.
Working with owners in Washington County
Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Washington County. Contact us to talk about a sale.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Washington County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Washington County?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.
How is a business valued in Washington County?
Valuation starts with the earnings the business produces for an owner, then adjusts for assets, size, industry and the terms a buyer is likely to accept. The result is a range, and the asking price is set inside it.
Is the sale confidential?
Buyers are asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement before they see the name of the business or its financial statements.
FROM OUR BLOG
Guides for owners in Washington County
October 3, 2025
Business Owners
Add-Backs: What Counts, What Does Not, and What Buyers Push Back On
Every add-back you can prove raises your sale price by two to three times its amount. Every add-back you cannot prove costs you credibility on all the others.
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October 3, 2025
Business Owners
Add-Backs: What Counts, What Does Not, and What Buyers Push Back On
Every add-back you can prove raises your sale price by two to three times its amount. Every add-back you cannot prove costs you credibility on all the others.
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March 5, 2026
Business Owners
Buyer Qualification: How We Screen Out the Buyers Who Cannot Close
Most inquiries on a business listing come from people who cannot close. Here is how they get screened out before they see your name or your financials.
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March 5, 2026
Business Owners
Buyer Qualification: How We Screen Out the Buyers Who Cannot Close
Most inquiries on a business listing come from people who cannot close. Here is how they get screened out before they see your name or your financials.
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February 9, 2026
Business Owners
The Confidential Information Memorandum: What Goes In It and Why
The CIM is the document a buyer reads before they decide to spend time on your business. Here is what it has to contain and the mistakes that cost sellers offers.
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February 9, 2026
Business Owners
The Confidential Information Memorandum: What Goes In It and Why
The CIM is the document a buyer reads before they decide to spend time on your business. Here is what it has to contain and the mistakes that cost sellers offers.
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